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SITE CONCRETE Section 03000 15-1207 requirements set forth in ASTM C94 and ACI 301. Batch Plant inspection maybe waived in accordance with CBC Section 1704AAA, when approved by Structural Engineer and DSA. 1. Approved Testing Laboratory shall check the first batching at the start of the work and furnish mix proportions to the Licensed Weighmaster. 2. Licensed Weighmaster to positively identify materials as to quantity and to certify to each load by ticket. 3. Ticket shall be transmitted to Project Inspector by truck driver with load identified thereon. Project Inspector will not accept load without load ticket identifying mix and will keep daily record of pours, identifying each muck, its load and time of receipt and will transmit two copies of record to DSA. 4. At end of project, Weighmaster shall furnish affidavit to DSA on form satisfactory to DSA, certifying that all concrete furnished conforms in every particular and to proportions established by mix designs. 5. Placement of concrete shall occur as rapidly as possible after batching and in a manner which will assure that the required quality of the concrete is maintained. In no case may concrete be placed more than 90 minutes from batch time. 6. Water may be added be added to the mix only if neither the maximum permissible water -cement ratio nor the maximum slump is exceeded. In no case shall more than 10 gallons of water shall be added to a full 9 yard load, or 1 gal. per yard on remaining concrete within the drum providing load tag indicates at time of mixing at plant will allow for additional water. 2.04 MATERIALS TESTING A. Materials testing of concrete and continuous batch plant inspection maybe waived in accordance CBC Sections 1705A.3.3 when approved by Structural Engineer and DSA. B. Testing of concrete shall be performed per article 3.12 of this specification. 2.05 EQUIPMENT A. Handling and mixing of concrete: Project Inspector may order removal of any equipment which in his opinion is insufficient or in anyway unsuitable. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.01 APPROVAL OF FORMS AND REINFORCEMENTS A. Forms and reinforcements are subject to approval by the Project Inspector, and notice of readiness to place first pour shall be given to DSA, Architect and Structural Engineer 48 hours prior to placement of concrete. Before placing concrete, clean tools, equipment and remove all debris from areas to receive concrete. Clean all reinforcing and other embedded items off all coatings oil, and mud that may impair bond with concrete. B. All reinforcing steel shall be adequately supported by approved devices on centers close enough to prevent any sagging. C. All reinforcing bar lap splices shall be staggered a minimum of 5 ft. D. Additional reinforcing steel shall be placed around all utility boxes, valve boxes, manhole R